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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
Farming in Germ any.

One of our consuls in Germany
writes: The grain and fruit crops of
the year were excellent, both in guam
tity and quality, but the farmer had
to sell at very low figures, and found
In the produce OF his land but little
profit. The increased duty on grain
brought him little or no relief so far as
prices were concerned, unless it kept
out foreign exports to an extent to
make salable at a fair price what
would have had to yield to foreign
competition or been forced down to a
still lower figure. Agricultural distress
prevails throughout Europe, but the
German government considers, / be-
lieve, that it is less sensibly felt IN
Germany than in other countries Of
Europe. However that may be, the
German farmers have to struggle hard
to hold their own. Without some
sort OF protection, the indications
are now that they are to be over
.whelmed in the future by the rich
harvest of Russia, India and the
United States. Every rail laid in
Russia or in India renders the trans
portation of grain easier or
cheaper, and tends to force it's
value downward. The lowering
of the taxes on the Suez canal and the
cheapening of ocean freights challenge
America to q severe competition in
the markets of Europe. What is the
European farmer going to do about
it? He is confronted by a monster of
which his forefathers never dreamed.
He has either to abandon the raising
OF grain altogether on a large scale
and turn to other pursuits Or be pro-
tected by walls Of non-intercourse, or
reverse the whole system under which
he has been holding and cultivating
his land for centuries, and adopt
methods which will enable him to bat
tie with his dangerousfoes. This last
mentioned it is claimed he can do in
time, but not all Of q sudden, and
while doing so must be protected by
the government of his country until
the change is accomplished. But "ne-
cessity is the mother Of invention" it
is said, and there is nothing ike the
logic Of hard, disagreeabls experience
to teach a man the decadence of the
old and the necessity of something
new. The protection of the govern
ment probably only keeps the individ-
ual at the old methods, and delays
his conversion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
Value of Corn Fodder,

There is q world OF nutriment in
corn,fodder, says the Breeders Ca
zette, if cut before it gets too ripe and
dry, and properly cured, and while the
grain will not be so plump and heavy,
and probably not quite SO valuable
for feeding purposes as when allowed
to harden upon q ripened stalk, there
is far less lost in the value of the grain
than is secured in the increased feed
ing value Of the fodder. The pros
poets are that there will be an abund-
ance OF corn-fodder, and farmers who
are prudent enough to save it can
supply the deficiency occasioned by
the short crop of hay which is almost
universal throughout the corn
growing states. 1t, Of course, involves
a good deal of extra labor to cut up
and handle large amount of corn
fodder, but it will certainly pay, and
is far preferable to reducing the num-
bers of the live stock below the ordi-
nary requirements of the farm, as
many are inclined to do. The corn
crop is g. grand crop. There is no
estimating the value of the
stability and prosperity which
it brings to the agricult-
ural interests, but it is not fully ap-
preciated, and will only succeed to it's
proper place in public estimation
when it comes to be regarded as a
source OF fodder supplies as well as
grain. From q well-ordered farm
there should never be pound of corn
sold; livestock of some description
should be kept TO consume the whole
Of it, grain and fodder. When grown
with this purpose in view, varieties
will be selected with reference to the
production OF the greatest feeding val
ue In the entire plant-ear and stalk
and the present coarse growing field
varieties, such heavier producers Of
grain alone, will undoubtedly be SUI
perseded by improved varieties pro-
ducing less weight OF grain, perhaps,
but far more nutritious fodder, and
the corn crop come to be still more
valuable and important infarm econ
omy. But aside from this it stands
to the credit Of the corn crop that it
is not near so often in ured by drought
as the grass crop, and that it general
ly affords the farmer who chooses to
avail himself of it in time the means
Of recouping an unusual deficiency in
the hay product. This year it prom
ises to be of more than ordinary i'm
portance in this particular.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
THE FARMERS CORNER.
The Land of the To. morrow.

The faithful heart through time and tears
Still keeps its course, nor dreams of veering;
The heaviest pillows of the years
I3ut mark the haven that is nearing;
The waves may dash aud thunders crash,
Yet from them twill more firmness borrow,
The peal and roar but point the shore
Of that blest land of the tomorrow.
Then when the toilsome journeys done
And Death has crowned his faiths endeayor,
He rests within the haven won,
Where Peace her sceptre sways forever;
No more the years with strife and tears
To him can bring thought of sorrow,
For griet's sad face commands no place
Within the land of the tomorrow.
-ICharles S. O'Neill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
Her Estimate Of His Merits,
From the Albany Journal.

A middle-aged lady who was recent.
ly received into the fold Of one of the
most prominent churches at. Canaio.
harie became very profuse in her adu.
lation of her minister, an ambitious
ecclesiastic. After paying tie clergy.
man a neat little tribute recently, she
continued thus, with expressions oil
admiration: "Oh, he is so smart
Why, just think of it, when he gets
going you can hear mis- preaching way
down by the creek bridget"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17

THE people of Ionia, Mich, now
stay in doors when it rains. Cause
why, a scamp got their umbrellas to
fix, and embezzled them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17

HENRY WATTERsoN has been direct
ed by his physician to cancel all ms
engagements for public speaking. ID
will spend the summer with his fanl-
ly at Block Island.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-08-17
Canada Thistles in Meadows.

The Canada thistle, though not
easily killed, is yet comparatively
easy to keep in subsection, provided
the surface is covered with other vege-
tatiop. A heavy growth of clover or
timothy will leave ittleroom for this
ties, except in vacant spaces. Enough
will push through to keep the root
alive, and as soon as the field is plow-
ed they will grow with greater vigor
than ever, even on fields where but
few before were to be seen. Heavily
seeding with clover or grass is there
fore one OF the best means, not of de-
stroying thistles, but of making them
as little trouble as possible. On q
farm filled with thistles the larger part
should be seeded heavily, and then the
fields one after another be taken in
hand and the thistles in each thor.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
$3.50 FOR 35 CENTS.
A GREAT OFFER MADE BY THE MELLIN'f
FooD PEOPLE, OF BOSTON, MASS.

In order to advertise MELLIN's FooD,"
the following offer is made to readers Of
this advertisement : On receipt of thir-
ty-fve cents, Doliber, Goodale & Co.,
proprietors of MELLIN's FooD," will
mail to any address two beautiful lithoed
water-color engravings and copy OF
"'Sunstine for Little Children" a magazine
crowded with charming pictures and
exquisite stories for the little ones.
These engravings are by Ida Waugh, the
greatest of American child artists, and
Bouguereau, of Paris, whose radiant
child faces are known in every quarter
of the globe. One, an exquisite picture
of rare excellence, represents a lovely
infant, with face as beaming as the
morning the other is a young miss ir
school, book in hand, puzzled over 9
difficult lesson. They are now selling il
New York city at one dollar and twenty
five cents apiece. They are pronounced
by artists to be works of unusual merit
They offer both, with the beautiful " San
shine" for the nominal price of thirty
five cents. The offer is absolutely linn
tied to 100000 pairs of pictures. Whel
these are gone the supply will be ex
hausted for the season. AS a mother
gift to her girl or boy, nothing could b.
more appropriate or acceptable. MEL
Inns FOOD" is advertised only on the in
side of the "Sagashinc" covers. Al
orders should be addressed to Dolibel
Goodale & Co., Proprietors of MELLIN'
FooD," 40, Al, AZ and 43 Central Wharf
Boston, Mass.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
ORITUARY.

| Mr.. Samuel Barnes was born Angus
18th, 1927, ia Northampton, England
and died in Somers, May 9th, 1887. HI
came to this country in July, 1848, anG
for time remained at Greenbush sub
sequently moved to Albany, n. Y.
where he was marriedFn 1850. In 1851
he arrived in Chicago and settled in
Lake county, ILL.,, and lived there til
1858, when he came to Somers, Kenosha
county, Wisconsin, where he continued
to reside ever since.
Mr.. Barnes took keen interest in
our common schools, and was in favor Of
maintaining the best possible /; was for
many years school district officer, and
was elected town treasurer in 1879. Al
though Mr.. Barnes was much devoted to
his family, and never considered any
sacrifice too great to make for any of its
members, yet his generosity and hospi-
tally was not confined to them alone.
None in distress or seeking aid were ever
turned empty away. He was always
ready to lend helping hand to neigh
Dor. His uniform cheerful disposition
and courteous manners won for him
many friends and the respect of all.
No lengthy eulogy we might write up
On his character could add anything to
his record or reputation. Suffice It to
say that he was kind husband and
father, a strictly honest man, good
citizen, and was identified with that class
of the human family of whom the Divine
Word says, "Their works do follow
them"
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
SOMERS.

Corn planting is progressing, and is
about half done still many are blowing
for that crop, and will not plant before
Saturday.
Mr.. John Mitchell is suffering from
rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Gate, of Nebraska,
have come to spend the summer with
Mrs. Gates father, M. G. Boswell.
Otto Boswell, of Spirit Lake, Ia, has
returned to Somers to live also Miss
Matte Pedley.
Mrs. ]. S. Jordan and family, of Sioux
City, Ia, are visiting at Mr.. H. F
Jordan's.
n. D. Edwards, of Bristol, has just
| finished his annual job of shearing for ]
]. Clapp.
The laws enacted last winter by oul
Legislators are partly published, and the
wisdom of that body is apparent il
several instances. Prominent Is the &C
relating to the destruction of noxiou
weeds, where we are ordered to destroy
the circium aryeuse, lappa oficinalis
dipsacus sylvestris, leucanthemum vul
care, linaria vulgaris, xanthium STRAIN
arium, souchus aveusis. So that nov
there is no excuse for not knowing acha
to destroy, and the above named pest
| will doubtless soon be eradicated.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
LAKE COUNTY ITEMS.

Miss Mary J. Sherman, aged "a years
died in Waukegan on the 18th ult., from
the result Of injuries received last No
vember by runaway horse.
Mrs. jeremiah Stowell died at Wauke
gan on the 18th inst, of heart disease
aged 70 years, 2 months and 6 days
She came to Lake county with her
father, jeremiah Porter, in very early
day, being among the first families which
located here.
Mr.. Owen Wolcot, aged 76 years, died
at the City Hotel, Waukegan, on the
10th inst, of acute peritonis.
Mrs. F. A. Martin, aged 35 years,
months and 8 days, died at her home in
Waukegan, on the 9Th inst.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
BRISTOL.

/ On Sunday services were held in
ASbury free church, and will be con
tlnued every Sabbath. Elder Thayer
gave his discourse on stoning Stephen.
He described the standing of Stephen,
and the scribes and rabies felt bad
or mad at ali unledfned man setting
up to teach them, and they stoned
him. He went back to Socrates and
came down TO our times, and showed
That IN religion, science or socialology
| the refCrmer was generally stoned
not by the rabble. but by those in high
stations. He pointed out that phase
of human nature that makes men who
have made up their minds that they
know all about it hate and stone the
one who demonstrates they are wrong I;
but paving stones are not handy now,
50 they stone with hard words. He
also recalled Stephens last words,
Lay not this sin to their charge" and
told how christian should treat an
enemy. The church was we'll filled,
and all seemed pleased. Old Asbnry
looked neat and did credit to the ladies
over the river.
Miss Belle Stuart came home from
school with the measles, but is now
getting we'll again.
The rain on Sunday kept several
persons from church.
The people of Bristol held straw
berry and ice cream festival on Friday
last, and had good time as usual.
The C. & N. w. folks are repairing
their bridge over the Aux PLANES.
The Franklin epidemic is dying out,
and visiting will be in order again, ard
then
That shower was refreshing. Seeds
begin to show signs of life, but we
would like another shower yet.
Mrs. G. G. Shepard is still at Mrs.
Varney's, Somers, so did not see the re-
opening.
Miss Florence Read, of Pleasant
Prairie, came to see Mrs. NJ Manly last
week.
Mrs. G. Jackson has become able to
ride out in the buggy. Hope she will
soon be all right again.
/ am told that Mrs. Fuller has re-
turned from her visit to her daughter
and is again living at A. Walkers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
The following pupils have not beer
BAPTIST RECEPTION.

The reception at the parsonage of the
Baptist church on Tuesday evening was
one of the most enjoyable character, the
occasion being to serve the double pur-
pose of q welcome by the pastor, Rev. E.
o. Taylor, and his estimable wife to the
church and their friends, as we'll as cele-
brate the sixteenth anniversary of their
welded life.
At an early hour the parsonage was
crowded to its utmost capacity, there
being about 200 in attendance.
To an observer upon entering the par
sonage one was struck with the home
like, comfortable dwelling, tastefully
and modestly adorned with evidence of
refinement in its arrangements of decor
ations of art and skillful handiwork of
the hostess, and upon entering the par
lors it was refreshing to realize that the
formality of Standiny IN state to receive
their friends was superseded by a
home-like cordial greeting to their
friends as they mingled with the happy
throng in their endeavors to make each
one feel at home, and that the kindly
welcome was theirs.
After an hour of Misunderstanding and
social intercourse, silence was secured,
when the voice of Mr.. Joseph Williams
was heard, announcing that pro-
gramme had been prepared for the en-
tertainment of those present, which he
hoped would be pleasing to all, and al
low the weary takers to rest.
The first on the programme was a
piano duet by Mr.. Geo. and Miss Emma
Christian. The music was finely rem.
dered and appreciated, as was manifest
The second was recitation by Miss
Irene Hopkins, of Chicago, a bright-eyed
little Miss, who, in clear voice, render
ed, "Curfew shall not ring tonight" ii
manner very pleasing.
The third on the programme was s
vocal duet by Mr.. Frank Vinegar anC
Mrs. E. o. Taylor, which was finely
rendered, eliciting an encore.
Fourth was recitation by Miss Win
ME MARITIME of "How he saved st
Michaeps," which concluded with mark
ed appreciation, only to be satisfied BY
her reciting GA trip to Europe"
The fifth on programme was solo b.
Mr.. Frank Vinegar, and was finely rem
dered, Miss Nellie Benedict presiding
at the piano. An encore brought repe
tition, showing an appreciation of MI
Winegars voice.
| Sixth. Welcome words to Rev. Taylo
and wife by Rev. Clark, who reminde
them that 16 years ago he met then
upon an occasion that united the
destinies as man and wife, and he la
evidence before him that their journe
had thus far been happy one, etc.
The programme closed with an in
strumental duet by Mr.. Geo. and Mis-
: Emma Christian, which was applaude(
/, Then came part of the programme
4 which all present played their part
< that is, receiving bounteous repas
+. which was appreciated by all, and at
: very late hour for church-going pc,
pile" the happy crowd departed wit
expressions of happy evening spent
the parsonage.
One WHO WAS THERE.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
s1.Oo FOR 35 CENTS.
To THE MOTHER OF every LITTLE
GIRL AND Boy IN THE UNITED
STATES


Messrs. Doliber, Goodale & Co., of
Boston, Mass, the proprietors of MEL
Inns FooD," make the following offer to
every mother in the United States If
you win send thirty-fve cents to their
place of business, 40, Al, AZ, & 49 Central
Wharf, Boston, Mass, they will mail to
you, postage paid, an elegantly illustrat-
ed bound copy-worth S1.00-of" Orr
Picture Book" This is most magnifi-
Gently illustrated book for children. Ii
is bound in boards, Illuminated cover in
ten colors, Iithoed water-color fronts.
piece, ~ pages, extra-fine paper, and
crowded with beautiful and exquisite
stories from our most talented writers
for the little ones. Address, Doliber
Goodale & Co., Boston, Mass.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
RACINE ITEMS.

Mrs. Christian Schorn, aged 33 years,
died on the 10th inst, of Inflammation
of the bowels.
Mrs. Henry w. Sheriff died at the
residence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Woolnough, Racine, of consumption, on
the 10th inst, aged 20 years.
Mrs. J. V. Quarles received letter
from her sister, Mrs. Fraser, now in
Paris, stating that some of her paintings
had been accepted by the French salon.
This is certainly a splendid triumph for
Mrs. Fraser, as there were 10000 paint
ings offered for the salon, out of which
the jury accepted 1,7O0.
Mrs. Martha Clark, aged 20 years, died
on the 10th inst. She was one of the
pioneer settlers of the city.
John Davis, aged IA years, fell from a
boat into the river on Tuesday afternoon
and was drowned.
The new building for tne Young Mems
Christian Association was opened on the
18th. The structure is 100 by 80 feet in
dimensions. 1t is built of Racine brick,
WIFI tCI1d COLub bI1iuuAlllSC, dllO "a lHOO-
ern style of architecture. The entire
building is three stories high, with good
easements and cellar rooms. There are
four stores on the first floor, three of
which are 80 feet deep and 20 feet wide.
1t is situated on the corner of Sixth street
and College avenue. The main entrance
is from Sixth street. The erection of
the building was commenced June,
1886, and when completed will cost, with
the site, about $40, 900. The largest con-
tributors were John S. Hart, $4,000; M.
B. Erskine, $4,000; e. Durant, $4,000.
Refreshments were served at the open
ing by the Ladies' Auxiliary Society,
and addresses were delivered by Prof.
A. r. Sprague, DR.. A. q. Gray, Senator
II. A. Cooper, J. E. Dodge, E. c. Deane,
Sands M. Hart and others.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
The following bills were allowed

On motion of Aid. Rowe, chairman OF
breakwater committee, G. HI. Sager was
allowed 81 900 on account.
The harbor and bridge committee
presented contract for lumber to repair
Main street bridge.
On motion, the same was accepted
and the clerk authorized to draw an or.
der for the amount, when delivered.
The harbor and bridge committee
made verbal report of harbor sound
ings taken, and, on motion of Aid. Rowe,
were given until next meeting to prepare
a plat showing the depth Of water at diff
ferent points.
On motion of Aid. Brister, the harbor
and bridge committee was instructed to
have the scow at Main street bridge
placed with the others and secured.
BILLS presented and referred
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following pupils have neither
been absent nor tardy during the month
ending May 18th in District No. IL,
Pleasant Prairie: Lena Meuller, Katie
Jensen, Archie Miller, Hartman Redeem
bach, Carl Meuller, Charley Riley, Law
renee Jensen, Amelia Jensen and Joseph
Riley. NELLIE E. KELLY, Teacher.
The following are the names OF pupils
in District No. 5, Pleasant Prairie, who
have neither been absent nor tardy dur
ing the month ending May 6: Peter
Lippert, Laura Lippert, Louie Lippert,
Minnie McKeon, Allie McKeon, Teddie
Stahl and Mamie Thomey.
E. ]. ToBEN, Teacher.
The following pupils have not been
absent or tardy for the month ending
May 6, in District No. 8. Pleasant
Prairie Ida Dowse, Edith Dowse, Fan
ME Crow, Belle Dowse, Carrie Thomey,
Frank Thomey, Charlie Thomey, Kate
Schombachler, Carl Dowse, Sarah Crop
ley. NELLIE BARTER, Teacher.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT Fol
KENOSHA COUNTY-IN PROBATE

Notice is hereby given that at the regular term OF
the County Court to be held in and for said county
at the County Court room, in the city of Kenosha in
said county, on the first Tuesday in June, A. D.
1887 being the 18th day of june A. D. 1887, the fol
lowing matter will be heard and considered:
In the matter Of the guardianship of Hannah F. Pal
mer, an incompetent person.
Application of Ferdinand vanderbeck, guardian OF
Hannah +. Palmer, an incompetent person, for the
examination and allowance of his account of his
receipts and disbursements as said guardian since
February 25th, 1884.
Dated Kerosha, Wis, April 9th, A. D. 1887.
By order of the Court.
ANTHONY VAN WICK,
County Judge.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
RANDALL.

We had refreshing shower Sunday
which will do much good.
The springs work is nearly all done.
cold Billy" the Oldest trotter in town
died on the 18th inst, at the age of e
years.
The surveyors were again surveying
on the line between the lakes last week
There are four or more routes across
Wheatland and Randall. Until the
negotiations begin for the right-of-way
we shall not know which routill we b.
taken.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,
Recorded for the aOeek ending May II.

Recorded for the aceek ending May II.
Julius D. Arnold and wife to A. H.
Kruckman, George Ell. Kroncke and
Dow J. Vincent, as trustees of the Will
mot Butter and Cheese Company
acre off s W / s 80, 1, r 20. Considera-
ton, $125. Warranty deed.
Noah Yaw and wife to Alois Wolf
Part of fractional / 81, 1, 20.
Consideration, $45. Warranty deed.
Noah Yaw and wife to Alois Wolf
Part of fractional q, 1, r 20.
Consideration, $175. Warranty deed.
Olive F. Blackman to John McGivern.
Part of WI S 81, 2, r %. Consid-
Grafton, 5000. Warranty deed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20

After the dust has been beaten out Of
carpets they may be frightened by scat
tering over them corn meal mixed with
salt, in equal proportions, and then
sweeping off.
For cleaning brasses belonging to ma
hogany furniture use either powdered
whiting or scraped rotten-stone mixed
with sweet-oil. and rub On with channels
skin.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
MARKETS.

Beans-$1 .S5(0$1. 45 for hand-picked.
Barley, No. 5, 45e; extra No. 8, SOC;
No. 9, 53c.
Butter-Old and low grades unstable /;
choice to fancy, 14@16c; creamery, 16
ole.
Cheese-12c.
Eggs-10011c for strictly fresh.
Corn-Ear, 22025c ; shelled, SOC.
Oats-27@30c.
Potatoes-70(090c.
Beef, $2.5O@4.50 per cwt ; calves, $4.0C
@4.50 per cwt., live weight; sheep,
sheared, $3.00@4.00 each lambs, So. 90
@3.00 each dressed hogs, $6.00@6.50.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-05-20
THE GREAT AMERICAN CHORUS.

Sneezing, snuffiing, and coughing
This is the music all over the land just
now. GIVE got such an awful cold in
my head" Cure it with Ely's Cream
Balm or it may end in the toughest
form Of catarrh. Maybe you have
catarrh now. Nothing is more nauseous
and dreadful. This remedy masters it
as no other ever did. Not a snuff nor a
liquid. Pleasant, certain, radical.